Articles tagged under: John Hoeven
Hoeven Roundtable Focuses on New COVID-19 Aid
Published July 15, 2020
Lawmakers are getting feedback on more coronavirus-related assistance. In a roundtable discussion with local farm groups on Wednesday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven outlined the path forward. "The way we help agriculture this time will likely look similar to what…Deciding How to Use Replenished CCC Funds
Published July 2, 2020
An additional $14 billion is available to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation this month. That money can be used a few different ways to help farmers. including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "The question is do we use the $14…More Clarity Provided on the CFAP Payments
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a call with local farm groups to get feedback on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments last week. In the discussion, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked North Dakota Farm…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…Sugarbeet Processors Welcome Bladow’s Return
Published May 1, 2020
The U.S. Beet Sugar Association has named Cassie Bladow as its new president. Most recently, Bladow was the chief of staff for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Before that, Bladow was the USBSA vice president. Bladow is a Minnesota native…Hoeven Names New Chief of Staff
Published May 1, 2020
Tony Eberhard will serve as the new chief of staff for North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. Eberhard was Hoeven’s deputy chief of staff and legislative director until 2017 and comes with 14 years of Capitol Hill experience. For the past…Lawmaker Proposes More CCC Funding
Published April 24, 2020
Georgia Representative Austin Scott introduced legislation to provide $50 billion for the Commodity Credit Corporation. The legislation doesn't allow the imposition of payment limitations on COVID-related assistance. This is similar to a USDA request and a request earlier this year…Local Farm Groups Give Feedback on COVID-19 Package
Published April 23, 2020
The USDA is putting together a rule for the $19 billion COVID-19 aid package. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion to address with local farm groups. In the roundtable, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…More CCC Funds Become Available in July
Published April 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is partially funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation. The CCC will be receiving another $14 billion in July and those funds could be available for more coronavirus relief. "I was able to appropriate about $23.5…